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(November 22, 2017) Day 25 – Debate at The Ville

Annastacia not responding to Pauline’s name calling

Steve Dickson’s false claims about Safe Schools

Bill Louden and Emma Rowe report, “One Nation Queensland leader Steve Dickson’s claim that the Safe Schools program “contains highly explicit material directed at young children in their formative years” is incorrect. There is no discussion of the details of specific sex acts, sex aids or sexual health in Safe Schools resources. Safe Schools is an optional resource for schools and teachers. Its aim is to help school staff create safer and more inclusive environments for LGBTI students and families.”: FactCheck: does the Safe Schools program contain ‘highly explicit material’?

Peter Wellington packs up

Hervey Bay altercation

Complaints over Tim Nicholls letterbox drop

Jorge Branco reports, “Charges have been laid over “vile” CFMEU protests as an LNP-sponsored attack ad in Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls’ safe Brisbane seat seeks to tie his Labor opponent to the controversy. The electoral commission is looking into whether the flyer, labelling Labor candidate for Clayfield Philip Anthony “Your Local CFMEU Champion” complies with the Electoral Act, after complaints from Labor supporters.”: Charges over CFMEU protest as ECQ looks into Tim Nicholls attack ad.

Ruth McCosker reports, “Adani protesters snuck into a leaders’ forum in Townsville days out from the Queensland election, appearing from underneath a stage and proclaiming “surprise” as Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls made his opening address. It was understood the four protesters had been hiding underneath a stage at the back of the room, which media were using, for up to three hours waiting for the forum to start.”: Protesters hide under stage for hours before Tim Nicholls pulls his own stunt.

Domanii Cameron reports, “Activists have attempted to disrupt a debate involving Queensland political leaders in Townsville this morning. Anti-Adani activists hid under a media stage for three hours in the debate room at The Ville before jumping out about 8.15am.”: Great Debate Series starts in Townsville.

Tim passes on LNP/PHON Government

Stop Adani protest in Queens St Mall

Toby Crockford reports, “More than 200 anti-Adani activists have defied council and police by gathering in the heart of Brisbane for a last-ditch protest just days before the Queensland election. Organisers hinted there could be mass arrests on Tuesday evening after Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Police Service refused to issue permits for the action, but despite a strong police presence, no arrests were made.”: Anti-Adani protesters defy council, police in last-ditch action before election.

Thank you @JoAnnMillerMP for the kind gift for my new grandson. And thank you for showing that there are still a few politicians left in Queensland who are willing to put people before politics. The rest of Labor could learn a lot from you. -PH #QldVotes2017#qldvotes#qldpol

PHON will work with anyone

Fixing the Bruce Highway

Open to minority government but no cabinet positions for PHON

Adani topic of heated exchange

LNP candidate’s report published

The Courier Mail’s front page by Steven Wardill claims that, “Annastacia Palaszczuk’s renewable energy target will force the closure of coal-fired power stations, increase the risk of blackouts and cause dividends to dry up, new analysis has revealed. Research conducted for the Australian Institute of Progress warned the cascading closure of coal plants would begin from as early as next year under Labor’s plan for 50 per cent renewables use by 2030.”

The research was provided by the Australian Institute of Progress and, “conducted by economist and former LNP Federal candidate Jonathan Pavetto, was based on data recently released by the Australian Energy Market Operator,” the article admits.

At its website, the AIP confirms in its report, Implications of a 50% renewable energy policy on Queensland’s energy sector, that, “We commissioned Jonathan Pavetto, an energy sector economist, to investigate the implications of a 50% renewable energy policy on Queensland’s energy sector. His analysis is based on the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) annual National Transmission Network Development Plan published in December 2016.”

On his Linked-in account, Mr Pavetto lists experience with such organisations as Queensland Sugar Limited, LNP candidate for federal electorate of Kennedy, Spokesperson for The Alliance of Electricity Consumers and other policy and consultancy roles.

“This is the deeply partisan analysis of climate change skeptics from a right wing think tank created by former Liberal Party Vice President Graham Young,” he said.

Australian Institute for Progress (=LNP) says renewables = closure of old coal-fired power stations. https://t.co/XIzHfiGdx6 LNP says new coal-fired power station in NQ will reduce emissions by allowing closure of old coal-fired power stations. https://t.co/SV8myogbEt#qldpol

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(November 19, 2017) Day 22 – Campaign launches

The Newman factor

A few thoughts from Henry VIII Palaszczuk

Gunning for votes

Geoff Egan reports, “GUN advocates affiliated with the American National Rifle Association are helping fund One Nation’s return to Queensland politics and another shooters’ body is paying for full-page ads urging voters to “flick” the major parties. The Queensland Shooters Union has spent thousands of dollars boosting One Nation candidates including former party director Jim Savage. The Electoral Commission of Queensland’s donations disclosure website shows the Shooters Union gave $1400 to Brian Higgins, the One Nation’s Gregory candidate; $1327.45 to Chelle Dobson, One Nation’s Gympie candidate; and $1476.95 to Mr Savage’s campaign in Lockyer.”: Gun lobby funding One Nation candidates.

Ruth McCosker reports, “Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls said frustrated Queenslanders were crying out for leadership and promised to deliver a commonsense government. The LNP campaign launch was held at The Triffid at Newstead on Sunday morning, where Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull introduced the state’s Opposition Leader.”: Queensland a state ‘crying out for leadership’: Nicholls.

At least three former premiers have arrived for Tim Nicholls’ speech at the LNP launch – including Rob Borbidge and Campbell Newman. It’s being held in a former WWII hangar, turned beer garden. #qldvotespic.twitter.com/ArtstcM0A5